Octo Woods

Lore & Background

The Octo Woods are believed to be remnants of the pre-Inkling era, reclaimed by the Octarian forces as they expanded their influence from the depths. It is here that many key story moments unfold, including encounters with high-ranking officers who utilize the dense foliage to mask their movements. The area represents the duality of the Octarians: creatures of the deep who have adapted to surface-level environments in a quest for their own civilization.

In Their Own Story

The air smelled faintly of ozone and wet moss as Shiver navigated the twisted roots of the Deepsea Metro's forested sector. Ink dripped from overhead pipes, pooling among ferns that had grown around rusted gears. A shadow moved between the trees—not a squid, but an Octoling scout, its four arms blending perfectly with the dark bark. The mission was clear: secure the path to the core before the next wave of ink tides washed everything away.

Reader's Guide

Players typically encounter these wooded zones during the Octo Expansion or campaign missions involving underground infiltration. Key objectives often involve navigating through dense foliage while avoiding ambushes from Octoling patrols and mechanical turrets.

Boss encounters in these areas usually feature larger variants adapted to the terrain, such as those utilizing camouflage or ink spores. Players must utilize their gear abilities to traverse vertical roots and hidden tunnels efficiently.

In seasonal Splatfest battles, themes related to nature vs. technology often mirror this environment, influencing map selection and available weapons for turf control in forested stages.

Did You Know?

• The Octarian architecture often incorporates living plants into their structural designs for camouflage.
• Many of the forest zones are located directly beneath surface-level Squid cities.
• Octolings frequently use the dense foliage to hide ink charges during combat encounters.